Acura SLX MPG by year — every rating on record
The Acura SLX has a combined EPA fuel economy rating for 4 model years, from 1996 to 1999. Across those years its best rated version returned 15 mpg (1996) and its thirstiest returned 14 mpg (1996). The EPA record holds 6 configurations for this nameplate, most recently a Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD.
Year-by-year EPA ratings
| Model year | Configurations | Best combined | Worst combined | Class rank that year | Drivetrains | Fuel | EPA class |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | 2 | 15 mpg | 14 mpg | #33 of 46 (29th pct) | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Regular | Special Purpose Vehicles |
| 1997 | 2 | 15 mpg | 14 mpg | #34 of 48 (30th pct) | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Regular | Special Purpose Vehicles |
| 1998 | 1 | 15 mpg | 15 mpg | #28 of 42 (34th pct) | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Regular | Special Purpose Vehicle 4WD |
| 1999 | 1 | 15 mpg | 15 mpg | #26 of 42 (39th pct) | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Regular | Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD |
Where it has stood in its class
Ranked against every other nameplate the EPA filed under the same class that year. The Acura SLX placed highest in 1999 at #26 of 42, and lowest in 1997 at #34 of 48. It spent 0 of its 4 ranked years in the top half of its class.
Every configuration on record
All 6 configurations EPA lists for this nameplate, newest first.
| Year | Configuration | Engine detail | City | Highway | Combined | Gallons/yr | Barrels/yr | EPA fuel cost/yr | CO2 g/mi | GHG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | 3.5L 6-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular | V-6 | 13 | 18 | 15 | 766.7 | 19.8 | $4,150 | 592.4666666666667 | n/a |
| 1998 | 3.5L 6-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular | V-6 | 13 | 18 | 15 | 766.7 | 19.8 | $4,150 | 592.4666666666667 | n/a |
| 1997 | 3.2L 6-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular | (FFS) | 13 | 17 | 14 | 821.4 | 21.3 | $4,450 | 634.7857142857143 | n/a |
| 1997 | 3.2L 6-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Manual 5-spd Regular | (FFS) | 14 | 17 | 15 | 766.7 | 19.8 | $4,150 | 592.4666666666667 | n/a |
| 1996 | 3.2L 6-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular | (FFS) | 13 | 17 | 14 | 821.4 | 21.3 | $4,450 | 634.7857142857143 | n/a |
| 1996 | 3.2L 6-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Manual 5-spd Regular | (FFS) | 14 | 17 | 15 | 766.7 | 19.8 | $4,150 | 592.4666666666667 | n/a |
What SLX fuel costs over a year
At the EPA's 11,500 miles a year, the 1999 Acura SLX burns 767 to 767 gallons depending on configuration. Below is what that costs at three pump prices, and how much more the thirstiest configuration costs than the most efficient one.
| Pump price | Most efficient | Thirstiest | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|
| $3.00/gal | $2,300 | $2,300 | $0 |
| $3.50/gal | $2,683 | $2,683 | $0 |
| $4.00/gal | $3,067 | $3,067 | $0 |
EPA’s own estimate for the 1999 model year is $4,150 to $4,150 a year in fuel, or $9,500 more than the average new vehicle over five years.
How it compares with other Special Purpose Vehicles
Across the 113 nameplates EPA classifies as Special Purpose Vehicles, the median best combined rating is 21 mpg. At 15 mpg the Acura SLX is 6 mpg below the median, which is worth about $767 a year at $3.50 a gallon.
- All Special Purpose Vehicles rankings — every nameplate in the class, best to worst.
Other Acura nameplates
Every Acura model compared → — all nameplates ranked by best combined rating, with what each one costs a year.